Church Stretton 50K 2026

We are delighted to bring the Church Stretton 50K back for a 4th year and this year as part of a double header with the Shrewsbury 50K.

Church Stretton 50K Ultra -

Starting in the Quarry Park Shrewsbury this 50K takes you on a challenging but rewarding route through the beautiful Shropshire countryside with stunning views all the way from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. 

Music and Festival Atmosphere 

Every year the Church Stretton Beer Festival makes the finishing area of this race special and we cannot wait for more of the same next year. Toast your success after crossing the finish line with a pint whilst listening to some music and soaking in the great atmosphere. 

Reviews from previous years: 

"My first 50k, big hills but beautiful countryside and you can't beat finishing in a festival. Support was great"

"Last minute booking and I couldn’t have expected more…lovely race, route and people100% recommend"

"Really well organised, tough but fun course, takes no prisoners!!"

"It is a channeling route but amazing views"

"I am fairly bad on hills, but I absolutely loved the course, many thanks will be there next year"

"Thank you for an absolutely brilliant event, the marshalls were just incredible as were fellow runners and their crews. Hope to be back next year"

"Awesome event. Many thanks to all Marshall’s, organisers, fellow runners and well wishers along the way".

"Great day, thank you to all the marshalls at the stations, so helpful and friendly and to Run UKAC for a great event"

What's also included:

- Special segment medal (complete the Shrewsbury 50K to link the medals) 

- Professional chip timing

- 5 Nutrition stations on the route

- Officially measured routes

- Free photo downloads

- Technical running T-shirt Please note this is at an additional cost.

Complete the set

New for 2026 - complete both the Church Stretton 50K (Shrewsbury to Church Stretton) and the Shrewsbury 50K (Church Stretton to Shrewsbury) and receive a special medal. 

LOCATION

Start line - Shrewsbury Quarry 

Finish Line Rectory Fields, Church Stretton SY6 6DQ